A Satisfied Mind

How many times have you heard someone say,

If I had his money I would do things my way,

But little they know, that it's so hard to find

One rich man in ten with a satisfied mind.

Once I was waiting in fortune and fame,

Everything that I dreamed for to get a start in life's game

But suddenly it happened, I lost every dime

But I'm richer by far with a satisfied mind.

Money can't buy back your youth when you're old

Or a friend when you're lonely, or a love that's grown cold

The wealthiest person is a pauper at times

Compared to the man with a satisfied mind.

When life has ended, and my time has run out

My friends and my loved ones, I leave there's no doubt

But there's one thing for certain when it comes my time

I'll leave this old world with a satisfied mind.